TC Electronic Vintage Pedals User manual

Users manual
Vintage Pedals
comp drive output level
bypass
output input
attack time
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COMPRESSOR
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depth ratio output level
bypass
output
soft mode
input
speed time
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TREMOLO
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drive level output level
bypass
output input
color filter
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OVERDRIVE
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drive level output level
bypass
output
boost
input
color filter
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DISTORTION
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color filter
gain A level
output level
gain B level
output input
gain Again B
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delay level
feedback level
output level
delay time
output direct out input
MIDI
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ondelay
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vintage delay
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filter
triplets
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Vintage Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Vintage Tremolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vintage Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Vintage Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vintage Dual Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Vintage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

4Vintage Pedals
WELCOME
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Vintage pedal from
TC Electronic.
The Vintage pedals from TC Electronic will awaken any slumbering
desire to revisit the past with today's knowledge. All pedals are build on
a classical approach to guitar effects and sport a perfect symbiosis with
the TC Guitar legacy. From giants of the past like the SCF pedal, over
newly released VPD1 and G-System, TC Electronic offers you a
complete range of guitar effects.
This manual covers the following products:
Vintage Compressor, Vintage Tremolo, Vintage Overdrive, Vintage
Distortion, Vintage Dual Distortion and Vintage Delay.

Do you want true and original compression? The Vintage Compressor
gives you an uncolored and unbiased sound. With clarity and dynamics
of virtuosic dimensions and steadfast character, you can crank up the
compression level to max. Even out any indecisive signals by cranking
down the high-input signals and boosting the low ones - and do it
without loosing any of the tasty lucidity and dynamics of your original
sound. From classic percussive compression types to loads of sustain,
the options are right here.
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Vintage Compressor 5
INTRODUCTION

6Vintage Compressor
Connections
Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.
Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp or
mixer.
LED - On/Off indication.
Controls
Comp Drive - Sets the compression amount. The higher setting the
lower Threshold and the more makeup-gain is applied.
Attack Time - Determines how fast the compression is achieved. A
short Attack time combined with a high Comp Drive setting gives a very
aggressive compression, where a longer attack time gives a more
subtle compression that reduces the dynamics of the signal.
Output Level - Output level control that in maximum position gives a
boost of approximately 3dB.
OPERATION

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SPECIFICATIONS
Controls Comp Drive, Attack Time, Output Level
Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack,
DC jack 2mm (center is minus)
Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
Effect Usage 20mA
Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm
Subject to change without notice

8Vintage Tremolo
INTRODUCTION
Remember those tube amps with that extremely creamy and alluring
tremolo? The Vintage Tremolo reconstructs exactly that sound, yet it
gives you all the power to adjust according to your taste or mood. If you
dig a more saturated expression, just boost the signal. If you want to go
really slow and really deep adjust the speed and depth knobs. The
mode knob lets you switch between soft and hard tremolo.
depth ratio output level
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soft mode
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speed time
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OPERATION
Connections
Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.
Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp or
mixer.
Controls
Mode - The Vintage Tremolo has both a hard mode and a more subtle
soft mode. Use the MODE switch to switch between the two modes.
Depth Ratio - Sets the intensity of the effect.
Output Level - Controls the overall output volume.
Speed time - Sets the speed of the tremolo effect.

10 Vintage Tremolo
Controls Mode, Depth Ratio, Output Level, Speed Time
Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack
2mm (center is minus)
Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
Effect Usage 20mA
Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Subject to change without notice

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INTRODUCTION
The soft yet crusty and crunchy sound that comes from the Vintage
Overdrive will make your guitar sing. Normally you would have to use
an old tube amp of the past to acquire the balmy overdrive that this
pedal delivers. Your dynamics are loyally reproduced and the Vintage
Overdrive will give you delicious harmonics and a broad natural
sounding tonal spectrum.
drive level output level
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OVERDRIVE
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12 Vintage Overdrive
Connections
Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.
Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp.
Controls
Drive Level - Controls the amount of overdrive.
Color Filter - This control adds or subtracts the high end frequencies of
your signal allowing you to match the driven signal with the bypassed.
Output Level - Sets the overall output level.
OPERATION

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Controls Drive Level, Color Filter, Output Level
Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack
2mm (center is minus)
Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
Effect Usage 20mA
Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm
Subject to change without notice

14 Vintage Distortion
INTRODUCTION
Often versatility is called upon and the Vintage Distortion pedal gives
you all the choices you need, with a vintage twist. Go from jazzy laid-
back sounds to mega fuzz sledge hammer action that will blow your
toupee off. With the boost function bypassed you'll get a sound that
makes you think of late night jazz sessions. Turn on the boost and your
guitar is on the fast track to roaring thunders similar to legend rock
albums of the past. Adjust the TONE knob for that extra edge to your
sound - it won't have an effect on your original sonic quality, so don't be
a cheapskate, crank it up!
drive level output level
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output
boost
input
color filter
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DISTORTION
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OPERATION
Connections
Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.
Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp.
Controls
Drive Level - Controls the amount of distortion.
Color Filter - This control adds or subtracts the high end frequencies of
your signal allowing you to match the driven signal with the bypassed.
Output Level - Sets the overall output level.
Boost - Depending on your pickup types and the used amp you may
chose between the Moderate and High-gain modes to achieve just the
sound you need. Press to activate.

16 Vintage Distortion
Controls Drive Level, Color Filter, Output Level, Boost
Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack
2mm (center is minus)
Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
Effect Usage 20mA
Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Subject to change without notice

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INTRODUCTION
The Vintage Dual Distortion brings you back in time. The full-bodied
vintage sound is pleasantly warm and crispy, and adds solidness to the
bottom that spurs memories of the past. Switch between the two gain
settings and enjoy the power and the mood of dual distortion. With the
COLOR FILTER knob you can get that extra edge to the top end, while
keeping the original sound intact. Satisfy your longing for vintage
distortion - Savor all the flavors that you can add and experiment,
explore, enjoy.
color filter
gain A level
output level
gain B level
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18 Vintage Dual Distortion
Connections
Input - 1/4” connection for input signal. Connect your guitar here.
Output - 1/4” connection for output. Connect the output to your amp.
Controls
Gain A Level - Sets the amount of distortion on channel A.
Gain B Level - Sets the amount of distortion on channel B.
Press GAIN A or GAIN B to activate the respective channels. Both
channels cannot be active at the same time.
Example: Pressing GAIN B while GAIN A is active automatically
deactivates GAIN A and activates GAIN B.
Output Level - Sets the overall output level.
Color Filter - This control adds or subtracts the high end frequencies of
your signal allowing you to match the driven signal with the bypassed.
OPERATION

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Controls Gain A Level, Gain B Level, Output Level, Color
Filter
Connections 1/4 inch input jack, 1/4 inch output jack, DC jack
2mm (center is minus)
Power Supply 9-12 Vol DC or battery 9V Alkaline.
Effect Usage 20mA
Dimensions 100mm x 120mm x 50mm
Subject to change without notice

20 Vintage Delay
INTRODUCTION
The Vintage Delay will instantly bring you back to the time of warm,
lush vintage echoes, and at the same time it can deliver clean state-of-
the-art digital delays. Resurrect the tape echo of the 60'ies, recreate
the "analog" temperate sound of the tubes, or be cool with the studio
quality delays. Tap-tempo lets you set the pace, and combined with the
Triplets function many of the common delay functions are covered. If
there was such a thing as a reincarnation of the ultimate delay, the
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output level
delay time
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MIDI
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ondelay
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vintage delay
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filter
triplets
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Vintage Delay pedal could be it.